Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Toms River, NJ(River, NJ Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
$73,133
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9993300003
- NRMP Code:
- 2298999P2
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 139
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program has positions linked to advanced residency spots in Radiology, Radiation Oncology and PM&R. We also have positions not linked to a PGY-2 residency designed to assist and prepare the resident to subsequently match into their specialty of choice. The Rutgers Health system has residency programs in nearly every specialty available across 14 hospitals throughout New Jersey.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$73,133
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $272K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $55K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 9,249,063
- Median Age
- 53 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.72
- Poverty Rate
- 23.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
235 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
78%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.54
Restaurant Meal
12.12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.74
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9993300003
- NRMP Code:
- 2298999P2
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 139
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Andrew Parrish
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/10/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/10/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2298999P0, 2298999P1, 2298999P2, 2298999P3, 2298999P4, 2298999P5
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Rutgers Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Rutgers Health
- Contact Person:
- Kristen Mccluskey
- Contact Email:
- kristen.mccluskey@rwjbh.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 16
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:16
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 18.8%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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